Just got a 2024 Rav 4 Woodland edition. Took it to Mammoth mountains in CA. (Eastern Sierra) Full blizzard on the way up. Kept it on TRAIL. Did not need chains. Awesome!
Just got a 2024 RAV4 XLE Hybrid. I have been driving a 2007 Toyota Solara, so this is way beyond technically what the Solara was. Thank you for some explanations on what some of the buttons are. You explained very well. Thank you.
I just purchased a 2023 Toyota RAV 4 XLE Premium AWD. I luv it ❤all the features. I’m still playing around with the different drives. But I’m here in Minnesota where it does snow a lot during the winter inspite of barely any snow this year.
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the informative videos you create. I truly appreciate the effort you put into sharing your knowledge with us. I am the proud owner of a European RAV4 GR plug-in (known as Prime in the US), I now drive exclusively in EV mode when in town, up to 70 km. Beyond that, I switch to HV mode. With this approach, I have successfully achieved an impressive 105 km of pure electric driving. Warm regards from Belgium 🇧🇪
My 2024 Crown Max has EV on or off. Crown does not have HV mode? I am always in Sport S or Sport S+ and leave EV on in the muti-media menu (I do not have an EV button)
So glad that we found your channel. We just bought a RAV4 2023LE. I have a question. Even when I’m in the normal mode the eco symbol will appear on the left side of the speedometer while driving. Why is this and is that normal?
Glad you are enjoying the channel. Yours is a common question. There are two "eco" lights on the dash. One is to show when you're in the eco mode. The other lights up when you are driving in an economic manner. It will come on and off as you get into the throttle. It just lets you know you're doing a good job at conserving fuel. If yours is a hybrid, you might want to check out my video on the "pulse and glide" driving technique. In some circumstances, you can actually get better mileage in the sport mode.
Do i have to stop and put it in park on my 2021 toyota rav 4 hybrid from eco to normal or to sport before i switch driving modes......or can i switch them while driving?.....thank you for your video.
I drive my hybrid in eco mode and sometimes without… I use the pulse and glide method and I think you’re right. I still het about the same MPG in both modes yet. I’m going to try sport mode , although that’s not very economical on acceleration from a full stop.
Thank you for all of the information! beats reading the manual 😊 My question is I notice using 87 octane gas takes me to the gas station more frequently, as opposed to premium gas for a high-performance engine?.so it doesn’t necessarily feel gas efficient? 😅
@@lotysblossom I’ve never experimented with higher octane fuel so I don’t know. I know that Toyota doesn’t recommend it. If you’re going to do it, have a good system for checking and don’t guess. Also remember that as the temperature goes down, so will your fuel economy
From Sport to Eco? It is possible that you're bumping the button but more than likely, you're seeing the ECO indicator light, although I've never seen one in sport mode show that light. Here's an explanation: ruclips.net/video/f_WJqUTDrh8/видео.html
Hi Steve. I am working my way through your videos and I have a question: I picked up my RAV4 PHEV last Friday. I need to get some engine miles on the car but the car wants to use all of the EV before running the engine - I may die before I get the petrol engine up to 1,000 miles, at this rate. Is there a way to force the engine to drive the car, without calling upon the EV battery power? I don't want to run in Sport with an engine that's only driven 20 miles. David in the UK
If you hit the "EV/HV" button next to the shifter, that will put it in the conventional hybrid mode which will run the gas engine and save the EV charge for later. Now... a hybrid still takes off with the electric motor but the gas engine will kick in quickly. Also, don't hesitate to use the sport mode as well. The makes the throttle more responsive and improves the steering feel as well.
I’m actually not sure. I would bet that the more aggressive throttle will end up getting the rear and involved more often but I don’t have a specific number for that
@@SabinoPiccolino-nz2jn unless it is possessed, that can’t happen. What you’re likely seeing is the eco light that comes on when you’re driving in an economic manner. It goes off when you stomp the gas. It did not change the throttle mapping like the Eco button does
This is false for 90% of cars which aren't hybrid. Sport increases rpm and uses more gas and coasts in a lower gear essentially not "gliding" all that much
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Just got a 2024 Rav 4 Woodland edition. Took it to Mammoth mountains in CA. (Eastern Sierra) Full blizzard on the way up. Kept it on TRAIL. Did not need chains. Awesome!
That’s great news! I spent a lot of time on chair 23 at mammoth as a kid
Just got a 2024 RAV4 XLE Hybrid. I have been driving a 2007 Toyota Solara, so this is way beyond technically what the Solara was. Thank you for some explanations on what some of the buttons are. You explained very well. Thank you.
I just purchased a 2023 Toyota RAV 4 XLE Premium AWD. I luv it ❤all the features. I’m still playing around with the different drives. But I’m here in Minnesota where it does snow a lot during the winter inspite of barely any snow this year.
I have a 2025 Rav4 XL Hybird and I am here to learn how to use it. Thank You!
Thank you for this video very informative!Now I know the differences between eco, normal and sport mode in my Highlander 2023.
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the informative videos you create. I truly appreciate the effort you put into sharing your knowledge with us. I am the proud owner of a European RAV4 GR plug-in (known as Prime in the US), I now drive exclusively in EV mode when in town, up to 70 km. Beyond that, I switch to HV mode. With this approach, I have successfully achieved an impressive 105 km of pure electric driving. Warm regards from Belgium 🇧🇪
Fantastic job. Plug in hybrids make so much sense to me. Great balance of resources
If it's very long distance, you can use charging mode !!
Just Got My 2024 Rav Hybrid..❤Also u have a Great camera 🎉
Steve, on a 2019 Rav 4 Hybrid XLE, at what mileage do I get brake fluid flushed, I have 32000 miles, thanks John.
Great information Steve
My 2024 Crown Max has EV on or off. Crown does not have HV mode? I am always in Sport S or Sport S+ and leave EV on in the muti-media menu (I do not have an EV button)
Do you leave traction on when it’s not raining or snowing.
Thanks for these tips! I found that my 2025 RAV4 has an extra shift to the left in drive mode. Can you tell us about that?
@@debbiesutton8584 great question. That appears you to manually shift through the gears. On a hybrid, the car fakes different gears
I agree,echo mode is dangerous in emergency situations.
Hi Steve....how do i turn off ECO mode? I have a 2024 Toyota Corolla Le. All the buttons are on the steering wheel.
what does that nob do - press Normal? some models has a coin tray instead.
So glad that we found your channel. We just bought a RAV4 2023LE. I have a question. Even when I’m in the normal mode the eco symbol will appear on the left side of the speedometer while driving. Why is this and is that normal?
Glad you are enjoying the channel. Yours is a common question. There are two "eco" lights on the dash. One is to show when you're in the eco mode. The other lights up when you are driving in an economic manner. It will come on and off as you get into the throttle. It just lets you know you're doing a good job at conserving fuel.
If yours is a hybrid, you might want to check out my video on the "pulse and glide" driving technique. In some circumstances, you can actually get better mileage in the sport mode.
Do i have to stop and put it in park on my 2021 toyota rav 4 hybrid from eco to normal or to sport before i switch driving modes......or can i switch them while driving?.....thank you for your video.
@@lkeetonkeeton1093 you can switch anytime you like. I do often as conditions change
I drive my hybrid in eco mode and sometimes without… I use the pulse and glide method and I think you’re right. I still het about the same MPG in both modes yet. I’m going to try sport mode , although that’s not very economical on acceleration from a full stop.
I think you’ll be surprised. I find sport actually does better
Thank you for all of the information! beats reading the manual 😊 My question is I notice using 87 octane gas takes me to the gas station more frequently, as opposed to premium gas for a high-performance engine?.so it doesn’t necessarily feel gas efficient? 😅
@@lotysblossom I’ve never experimented with higher octane fuel so I don’t know. I know that Toyota doesn’t recommend it. If you’re going to do it, have a good system for checking and don’t guess. Also remember that as the temperature goes down, so will your fuel economy
@@TrainerSteveClifford I won’t be experimenting with higher octane gas since it is not recommended. 😅 Thank you for your insight.
My 2024 toyota corolla se switches modes in the middle of a mode from sport to eco
From Sport to Eco? It is possible that you're bumping the button but more than likely, you're seeing the ECO indicator light, although I've never seen one in sport mode show that light. Here's an explanation: ruclips.net/video/f_WJqUTDrh8/видео.html
Hi Steve,
Off topic but If you remote start with fob than disable fob.
Will the vehicle still stay on?
Can you start with app with fob disabled?
Thank you Sir
Hi Steve. I am working my way through your videos and I have a question: I picked up my RAV4 PHEV last Friday. I need to get some engine miles on the car but the car wants to use all of the EV before running the engine - I may die before I get the petrol engine up to 1,000 miles, at this rate. Is there a way to force the engine to drive the car, without calling upon the EV battery power? I don't want to run in Sport with an engine that's only driven 20 miles. David in the UK
If you hit the "EV/HV" button next to the shifter, that will put it in the conventional hybrid mode which will run the gas engine and save the EV charge for later. Now... a hybrid still takes off with the electric motor but the gas engine will kick in quickly. Also, don't hesitate to use the sport mode as well. The makes the throttle more responsive and improves the steering feel as well.
Thank you Steve - a very rapid response to my question!
I have the 2024 RAV4 Prime SE and I leave it on EV because my daily drives are 40 miles round trip so I don't touch the gas tank.
@@kyles8391 one of my friends did the same thing
Does the sport mode also put 10% of the power to the rear axle in gas models like it once did or does it not do that anymore?
I’m actually not sure. I would bet that the more aggressive throttle will end up getting the rear and involved more often but I don’t have a specific number for that
2024 non-hybrid has a snow, mud&sand, and a rock & dirt button
My car changes from normal to eco mode by itself when I am stopped at a light
@@SabinoPiccolino-nz2jn unless it is possessed, that can’t happen. What you’re likely seeing is the eco light that comes on when you’re driving in an economic manner. It goes off when you stomp the gas. It did not change the throttle mapping like the Eco button does
Thank you
Sport mode is best
This is false for 90% of cars which aren't hybrid. Sport increases rpm and uses more gas and coasts in a lower gear essentially not "gliding" all that much
Ummmm… yeah. Pulse and glide is a technique for driving hybrids. I thought that I communicated that.